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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

love you watts" valentine's day card

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Step 1
Project Note: The instructions below are for an A7 size card; however, there are two sizes of templates available for download. You can choose to make this card or make a larger version to add to your preferred media or surface.
 
Click the size below to download and print the template.     
Step 2
Cut out the bulb portion of the pattern from yellow cardstock, making sure to cut all the way down into the twist portion so that you will have some extra yellow to glue to the back of the twist portion. Cut out the twist portion of the pattern from Tiara cardstock. 
Step 3
Draw in the lines and outline in black on the twist portion. 
Step 4
Transfer the saying to the bulb with transfer paper and trace over the saying with a red Sharpie® marker. 
Step 5
Attach the bottom of the bulb under the twist portion as shown with the tape runner. 
Step 6
Attach the assembled light bulb to the front of a card.
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Bazzill Basics Paper® Monochromatic Cardstock, 12" x 12"

    Item # 10179331 
    In Store Only 
    $0.89
    ea.
    • Color: Classic Yellow
    • Size: 12" x 12"
    • Color: Classic Yellow
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    • Color: Classic Yellow
    • Size: 12" x 12"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Cards & Envelopes by Recollections™, 5" x 7"

    Item # 10291250 
    $6
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Recollections™ Adhesive Runner, Permanent

    Item # 10147423 
    $3.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Bazzill Basics Paper® Bling Cardstock, 8.5" x 11"

    Item # 10474498 
    In Store Only 
    $0.59
    ea.
    • Color: Tiara
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
    • Color: Tiara
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
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    • Color: Tiara
    • Size: 8.5" x 11"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Sharpie® Fine Point Permanent Marker

    Item # 10338079 
    $1.69
    • Color: Orange
    • Count: 1
    • Color: Orange
    • Count: 1
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    • Color: Orange
    • Count: 1
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Graphite Paper by Craft Smart™

    Item # 10065586 
    $3
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Size: 9" x 12"
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    • Size: 9" x 12"
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You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
Instructions
Step 1
Project Note: The instructions below are for an A7 size card; however, there are two sizes of templates available for download. You can choose to make this card or make a larger version to add to your preferred media or surface.
 
Click the size below to download and print the template.     
Step 2
Cut out the bulb portion of the pattern from yellow cardstock, making sure to cut all the way down into the twist portion so that you will have some extra yellow to glue to the back of the twist portion. Cut out the twist portion of the pattern from Tiara cardstock. 
Step 3
Draw in the lines and outline in black on the twist portion. 
Step 4
Transfer the saying to the bulb with transfer paper and trace over the saying with a red Sharpie® marker. 
Step 5
Attach the bottom of the bulb under the twist portion as shown with the tape runner. 
Step 6
Attach the assembled light bulb to the front of a card.
 
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